Future Tarot

From Future-Tarot Chat on March 10:

[Mindy] Lately everything has been piling up on me, including work (aka babysitting), school/web design, writing, etc. I am just wondering if all of this stuff keeps piling up on me, am I going to break? If so, is it going to be bad? I’m having a hard time stopping the continuous pile up.

[Serenity Bly] I’m going to rephrase your question Mindy, because YOU WON’T BREAK. I already know that. Perhaps you’d rather have insight into calming the overwhelm and bringing a sense of order into the chaos you’re feeling now. Focus.

[Mindy] Yes, that’s right.

[Serenity Bly] OK, bringing Mindy’s life into balance. I want your life.

[Mindy] lol

[Serenity Bly] In the past, you’ve been fired up with the Page of Wands. IDEAS OUT THE WAZOO! It’s energy and excitement and creativity. And you’ve run with ALL of them.

[Mindy] That is so true. My mind never stops.

[Serenity Bly] That’s the “go for it” card. I LOVE the Page of Wands. Now of course, you have The World (reversed). Everything is possible for you right now and that can be a little heady. You’re learning to harness this amazing energy and right now need to work on developing systems to make doing all of this easier, more orderly. It’s also advising you to “finish” at least a few things. Be steadfast enough to take one thought to completion.

[Mindy] Serenity, you’re too good. I have so much I want to finish.

[Serenity Bly] You have the resources around you to do amazing things with the information and ideas you’re having. Your sense of influence is fantastic and the energy is wonderful. Use it.

[Jen.N] Not only use it (for The World), but also enjoy it.

[Serenity Bly] The Ace of Wands (reversed) in the future shows that new ideas are going to keep coming, so it’s vital that you learn to streamline your ideas to get them to work with each other. Find out how each of your strengths work together to create the whole. While each of these projects feel disjointed, they’re part of something greater and they come together to play off each other. And, yes, lots of fire in this reading means HAVE FUN. Let the fires of energy, intuition, and creativity burn. Enjoy the inferno and relish in the energy and excitement without fear. Don’t let “will I crash” hang over your head. Fires do ebb, but the coals will still be warm and you can continue like this for as long as you want to or feel comfortable doing.

[Mindy] Okay. Good to hear. Thanks.

From Future-Tarot Chat on March 10:

[easy] My question is about a holiday. My husband and I are planning a holiday, but he wants a short holiday and I want a long one. We are newly married but we didn’t have a proper honeymoon, so this is like another.

[Serenity Bly] Ok, easy, I’m not loving the look of these cards. I’ll probably draw a fourth, but lets explore these three first and see what comes up. In the past, we have the Five of Cups reversed. It indicates a sense of “rocky start” to the relationship you have with your husband. The lack of a true honeymoon had a lot to do with the sense of closeness (or lack thereof) you felt.

[easy] He works a lot, so I feel like a widow. I think he wants this holiday to mend how things are now.

[Serenity Bly] It’s possible you felt awkward in each other’s company, alone, and he chooses to find ways to avoid being alone with you because of his inability to feel open and communicate with you. The King of Swords feels like him. He’s a very dominant, focused person. He’s grounded and perhaps a little narrow-minded. He has a strong sense of what is right and just and true.

[easy] That sounds about right.

[Serenity Bly] He has trouble expressing himself clearly and finds it difficult to see from someone else’s perspective. In a way, this is affecting your holiday plans. He doesn’t like the sense of “idle time” or “wasted time.” The very idea of a holiday puts him on edge. It’s NOT relaxing to him and an extended holiday would stress him out. But he’s a kind man, easy, and he really does want what is good for you, so he’s looking for compromises.

[easy] He NEEDS a holiday

[Serenity Bly] Unfortunately, the Ten of Swords in the future looks like a can of worms. It definitely called for a clarification card which is The Hermit. The impression I get is “don’t try to force him to extend his vacation.” Enjoy the time you’ll have alone and let him return home without you. If you make an issue of his need to stay busy and not take a true break, it may lead to arguments and resentment.

[easy] This sounds like we need separate holidays.

[Serenity Bly] He doesn’t want to feel tied to your choices for him and he has a strong sense of responsibility to what he does in his everyday life. He doesn’t feel free to leave that for too long. And you shouldn’t push the issue. The Hermit shows that you’ll both benefit from the time apart, and even that, with you vacationing and him at home, will strengthen your relationship.

[easy] On a side then, is my being on holiday going to be a problem for him if he is only part of it?

[Serenity Bly] You’re both called to use your strengths. He’ll find it calming to be at home and knowing that you’re having fun and happy. When you return from vacation, you’ll be refreshed and warm from the relaxation, which will further benefit the relationship. Does that make sense? I don’t see it being a problem. To be honest, it sounds like he’s a little looking forward to a break from you. For him, being home without you is a holiday. It sounds terrible for newlyweds, but I feel like he is often treading very carefully around you. He knows YOU need the holiday and wants you to enjoy it, so I don’t see any issue with you extending your holiday beyond his.

[easy] Phew. Thank you.

[Serenity Bly] The Ten of Swords wants me to add something. “Too many questions” is the message. What it means is “he’s a man and really not that interested in details.” You know how women always want their grooms to help with all the little details? He doesn’t WANT to deal with all the little details of this trip. He doesn’t want to be questioned about every minute little thing. He’s NID, not into details. So, don’t put him with those or it could flare up that Ten of Swords. Use your own excitement. He’ll enjoy that energy.

[easy] Point taken. Thanks for letting me jump in ahead. I have to go to work now. Your site rocks.

[MoonlitKim] Do I get a turn tonight? I lost track.

[Miss Michelle] Yes, Kim.

[MoonlitKim] Okay, then I’ll ask about the outcome of my ‘latest’ new project – the creation of a tarot deck!

[Miss Michelle] Oooh! Fun!

[MoonlitKim] Yes. I have no clue how to go about publishing, but I’ve got two cards completed so far. Only 76 more!

[Miss Michelle] I’d venture to say you’re doing the right thing here.

[MoonlitKim] Okay, what do we get?

[Miss Michelle] Very right. Two of Pentacles, The World, Six of Swords.

[MoonlitKim] *happy dance*

[Miss Michelle] This will be your “Harry Potter” so to speak. The endeavor that gets you completely out of any financial difficulties and makes life “easy.” You’re going to find yourself struggling in the beginning. The deck will take longer to create than you’d hoped, especially as you’re pulled to other projects.

[MoonlitKim] Really? Harry Potter?

[Miss Michelle] As in the thing that will make you filthy rich. Yes. I know this almost sounds too good to be true, but I have to trust the cards.

[MoonlitKim] I do need to buy a boat with all them riches…

[Miss Michelle] That Two of Pentacles is a passing influence. It won’t stick around and it’s not like a “sheer exhaustion” card. It’s just “juggling too much for right now.” You’re going to work through it… get it done. And then by some amazing networking connection, find a publisher. One of those ‘right place, right time’ things.

[MoonlitKim] Yeah, I’ve got to keep finances rolling until I get it all done. Some days I’m just wiped out and can’t focus.

[Miss Michelle] Yes… But The World shows, once you cross that plateau it will get easier. And the Six of Swords is just smooth sailing away from trouble.

[MoonlitKim] I am! I will! He’ll make sure of that. It’s a lot of work already, and as I said I have no clue on publishing.

[Miss Michelle] Serenity Bly, anything to add because that’s “all” I’m getting from these cards.

[Serenity Bly] Nope, nothing really to add. You’ve given Kim the reassurance she needed.

[MoonlitKim] Big yay! And big thank you!

[knittingbrow] What do you need from me? A question?

[Serenity Bly] A question helps give us a direction for the reading, knittingbrow. And it helps us tune into your specific situation. There is a lot of emotional energy in this room and the cards will be drawn too the strongest energy without a clear purpose and direction.

[knittingbrow] Ok. I need a next step for my spiritual exploration. I’m a bit too close right now.

[Miss Michelle] That sounds like a question for Serenity Bly. She’s great with those!

[knittingbrow] Ok. I’m ready to hear what needs to be said.

[Serenity Bly] *ponders* Well on first impression the words “going solo” come to mind.

[knittingbrow] Oh?

[Serenity Bly] In the past The Lovers indicate a kind of uneasy partnership, very different people all with their own ideas and opinions have been working together, sort of, to make things happen but it’s uneasy and a bit of a “too many hands in the kitchen” feeling.

[knittingbrow] True. That has been the experience.

[Serenity Bly] The Two of Swords in the present shows that sort of thing coming to a head at the moment, conflict, and it’s possible you’ve been closing yourself off, trying to block out the battle. The Hermit in the future is the “going solo”. Making your own path and choosing what is right for YOU. Doing things your way, even if it means giving up the help and guidance of others. The good news is, the hermit is well equipped for his journey. He is guided by the light of his own inspiration and knowledge. It’s not a particularly spiritual card, and the tools he holds show a need to be committed to the work involved.

[knittingbrow] *big grin*  My favorite card (and the one that is my numerology) is the hermit.

[Serenity Bly] The Hermit has a core of strength and shows that you don’t NEED to lean on others, and their opinions and choices don’t need to hold you back any longer. You’ve learned enough to move forward on your own. And while I say “he” what I really mean is You. Because this hermit IS you, despite the man I feel is under the wraps of the hermit on my card.

[knittingbrow] Does the Hermit give you a feeling of being lonely in this reading?

[Serenity Bly] No. It’s focused, one minded, and capable of doing it without help.

[knittingbrow] Ah. That’s insightful. And do I ever reach “it”?

[Serenity Bly] It?

[knittingbrow] The spiritual quest. Not quest, really but the goal.

[Serenity Bly] *chuckles* There is no “it” on a spiritual quest. The QUEST is the whole point. Not the destination. And the hermit is all about walking the path.

[Miss Michelle] Well, I would say the quest IS the quest… you’re on it. And yes, precisely what Serenity said.

[knittingbrow] Yes, yes yes. As soon as I typed it, I got hit. I’m surprised I got that one so quickly.

[Miss Michelle] One thing I’d say with the Two of Swords: You’re very concerned about balance BEFORE you strike off. Balancing the mundane with the spiritual. People not understanding. You’d do best to be rid of those people who don’t “get it.”

[knittingbrow] Yes. Walking the path. I am very concerned about balance.

[Serenity Bly] I get the impression that you’ve had “other” paths in the past, so you know from walking those that you never really reach the end, you seek new destinations and are constantly progressing onward and upward. Ultimately, death is the only transition that takes you out of LIFE’s spiritual question and even that is only a step onto the next path.

[Miss Michelle] I feel more relaxed just tapping into your energy, knittingbrow. You ARE more advanced, spiritually, than you know.

[knittingbrow] I’ve walked other paths, but not been truly connected. Miss Michele, tap away. I wonder about that Two of Swords.

[Miss Michelle] It’s about balance and also–I don’t know the imagery in Serenity Bly’s deck, but in the Hanson Robert’s it’s a girl blindfolded. You weren’t, previously, seeing what you just GOT. That the quest IS the “it”. You’re also not opening your eyes to your full spiritual potential. You feel like you’re not there, because you’re waiting for some tangible sign.

[Serenity Bly] In mine the querent has his hands over his ears and his eyes clenched shut while a man and woman are fighting each other in front of him. But you ARE there. It’s like, “mom and dad are arguing and the child is trying to tune it out”. Which is a whole new spin on that card, never seen it that way before.

[knittingbrow] I’m making this harder than I need, aren’t I?  I should just trust.

[Miss Michelle] YES, thank you. You took the words out of my mouth. Don’t over-think it. And, also, shut out the outside world if you have to. Make the effort to surround yourself with like-minded people.

[Serenity Bly] Or at least to remove yourself from the people who are conflicting against what you want and need.

[knittingbrow] I’m finding it a bit hard to discover those like-minded people. I think I’ll be working on removing those.

[Serenity Bly] The Hermit doesn’t really indicate moving into a circle of like-minded people at the moment. But it is a moving away from the battles and conflict to make your own way. In a spiritual sense it’s like having two religions, you like something of both of them but they don’t exist together harmoniously. The devout of both are always fighting with the devout of others.

[knittingbrow] Serenity, that makes sense to me.

[Serenity Bly] The Hermit makes his own religion, blending what he liked of the two, discarding what he didn’t, and moving into that without the “politics” that standard religion creates.

[Miss Michelle] Yes. Essentially, what the Hermit is saying is if you can’t find others like you, you are truly better off alone!

[knittingbrow] What was the first card again?

[Serenity Bly] The Lovers was in the past. This is the community of very different minds.

[knittingbrow] So if I sum this up… I have to stop holding on to the past attempts, get out of my way, and start walking the path because I have the strength to do my own thing. I have to trust myself and my connection to Spirit.

[Miss Michelle] YES.

[Serenity Bly] *ponders* You are walking the path, even if you think you aren’t. The message I get from this is that you need to strike out on your own. Put aside the opinions and beliefs of others and follow your own conclusions.

[knittingbrow] It has always been there and I’m the block.

[Miss Michelle] You’re only the block because you believe you are and are saying you are. There is no block.

[knittingbrow] Thanks for the insight Serenity Bly and Miss Michele. This has been very affirming.

[Serenity Bly] What’s your question, Violet?

[violet] I am feeling a little stagnant in terms of personal growth. I don’t know how far I am progressing and I don’t know what is in the way of progressing further. Maybe it’s myself… That doesn’t sound like a question. lol

[Serenity Bly] I get it though.

[violet] Thanks.

[Miss Michelle] What’s holding you back? Is the question in my assessment. And it’s a good one.

[Serenity Bly] “How can violet move forward?” Because I like to deal in positives not negatives. We don’t need to know what your block is, we need to know how to get you over it. So, lets see what the Tarot advises.

[violet] Yeah. I guess so, and where I currently stand in terms of how far I wish to progress. Yes!

[Serenity Bly] The words that come to mind is “bitch mode” *chuckles* This means more to me than it might to you. The Queen of Cups in the past shows that you’ve been very clingy with your emotions. You’ve let them dominate your choices. Letting the heart lead and sometimes forgetting to include the head. The present Queen of Pentacles shows a complete flip. You’re leading with your head (or rather following the money) but sometimes that means you leave your heart behind. The future Four of Cups indicates others having too much influence over you because of this lack of balance.

[Miss Michelle] That’s also a card of reaping what you’ve sown… enjoying the fruits of your work. The fact that these are all minor arcana shows us that it is ALL inside you to change this, Violet. You have all these aspects in your personality… let them share time. You ARE the queen.

[violet] Aw. Really? It feels like I am not taking on the leading role.

[Miss Michelle] That’s what you need to do, or you’ll wind up with that four of cups in the future. You CAN. You just need to take it. I’d even say that others are WAITING for you to. They see you as the queen.

[Serenity Bly] You’ve got your head and heart into conflict and, as such, don’t know what to think or feel. And the message that came was “bitch mode” which to me is a case of “doing what you feel like and stuff what anyone else thinks.” In my world, “bitch mode” is about 36 hours of me running roughshod over everyone. Being an utter b.i.t.c.h. because the world IS what I want and everyone else better fall into line. So what I feel like it saying is that YOU need to take that bossy role, to MAKE your path, to be demanding and pushy and make everyone else do what YOU want. Don’t let others manipulate you, your choices, or your opinions. Tell THEM what you expect from them and make sure they do as they’re told.

[violet] You mean be slightly more demanding?

[Serenity Bly] Not slightly. Demanding. Embrace your inner bitch. Bring your two Queens (or really all four of them) together. Stand up for YOU; rule your roost. And stop kneeling at the feet of others.

[Miss Michelle] Just take charge of whatever situation it is.

[violet] I am happy to invest my time and lend a helping hand for others. I wouldn’t really want to rely on another person to help me and I wouldn’t ask for help. I have learned to not have expectations of others instead, being hopeful so I do not really see a point in demanding of others?

[Serenity Bly] Then be demanding of yourself. Because your expectations for others to rise to their full potential. If you “hope” then you give permission for them (and yourself) to be less than they really are. Not having expectations, gives the universe and everyone in it room to negotiate with what you want and deserve. That’s why you NEED to take the Queen role. The Queen can be kind and giving, but SHE makes the law, and her community revolves under her hand. This reading shows that you have it in you to take that stand.

[violet] Oh! Thanks, Serenity! I guess I am slacking in terms of demanding more of myself lately.

[Miss Michelle] There’s NOTHING stopping you but yourself.

[violet] Thanks, Miss Michele! I am too influenced by others, in a way.

[Miss Michelle] You let others influence you, yet have no expectations of them… it seems one-sided. That’s something I struggle with, too, Violet. Taking charge. Even when it’s expected of me because of my role/position. But people want, need, and expect it. And when you exude that confidence, they will listen. And it doesn’t HAVE to be about being bossy so much as authoritative.

[Serenity Bly] Don’t forget, that a weak Queen will destroy her kingdom. A community NEEDS a strong leader, one who can make up their own mind and see through their choices. Without it they stagnate and ultimately crumble. So, if you can’t choose to take the role for yourself, take it for the people around you that need you to guide them. It’s also about putting aside “victim mode.” Take responsibility for your choices and know that you control your path.

[Miss Michelle] I’ve also seen diplomacy and poise work well.

[violet] It seems to me people will start giving me the grease for being too opinionated.

[Miss Michelle] It’s not about having an opinion just to have one. It’s about having the courage of your convictions and the self-confidence to get things done.

[Serenity Bly] So it’s not about being a “bitch” it’s about taking control of yourself and leading with a clear mind about what you want and being willing to guide others. Think of it more as embracing your inner Queens. Queens understand diplomacy and tact.

[violet] Oh. Thanks!

[Miss Michelle] People will NOT be upset with you if you take a leadership role in situations you know well. Or make demands (in a polite way) for things you deserve.

[violet] I guess I have been working my way around other people’s plans I am falling behind of mine!

[Miss Michelle] Yes. YOU need to put you first, because no one else will.

[violet] Yes, yes! I should!

[Miss Michelle] But, when you do, you’ll actually find others start to as well (if that makes sense) because you are showing you are deserving of it.

[Serenity Bly] And the term “bitch” in the positive sense is about knowing yourself and acting from a self-empowered core.

[violet] There is a bitch in a positive sense? Wow. Thanks, Miss Michele and Serenity, for the reading.

[Miss Michelle] “Babe In Total Control of Herself” was the phrase we used in high school. You’re welcome!